Old World Christmas

Mouth blow hand painted Christmas ornament. 

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

The Story Behind Mushrooms remind us of nature and the beauty of the forest. Finding a mushroom in the woods is like finding a lucky penny; good fortune is just around the corner! A mushroom ornament...

The Story Behind Snowlady is expecting a baby! It s a winter wonderland and she ll soon welcome a bundle of joy. Children are a gift from God and bring endless love to a family. Children of every...

Where do snowmen go on a warm summer day? To the pool, of course! Their pool is as icy as the Arctic Ocean to prevent them from melting away. Lounging on a floatie with a refreshing drink is the best...

The Story Behind Long ago, when toys were scarce and neighbors could be miles away, children looked forward to snowfalls with great anticipation. This wonderful gift from heaven afforded them the...

The Story Behind Long ago, when toys were scarce and neighbors could be miles away, children looked forward to snowfalls with great anticipation. This wonderful gift from heaven afforded them the...

The Story Behind The moon is 238,900 miles from Earth! It takes a lot of love to fill that space but when you love someone it is an easy task to stretch your love from Earth to the moon and...

The Story Behind Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Everything about Jupiter is big! It would take 318 Earths to fill Jupiter. Jupiter has the most moons, at least 79. And, that giant...

The Story Behind The Rainbow signifies the bridge between heaven and earth. The Old Testament tells how God placed a rainbow in the sky following the flood as a promise of reconciliation. Today the...

The Eiffel Tower, named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel, was built between 1887 and 1889 as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair marking the centennial of the French...

The Story Behind The little red School House was a common sight in small towns throughout the United States in the 1800s and early 1900s. With few supplies, books or individual chalkboards, all...

The Story Behind The canary is a perching songbird in the finch family. The canary is an expression for great desire in life, shown in the birds singing and flying. However, the spirit dwindles when...

The Story Behind Sometimes referred to as a sea parrot, the puffin spends six to eight months of the year on the open sea. Under water they use their wings to swim while guiding themselves with their...

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, Two Turtle Doves symbolize the Old and New Testaments. Years ago, the song served as a secret means of teaching English Catholics the basics of their faith,...

The chicken coop, or hen house is a safety zone for chickens. It provides an indoor protected area for chickens to sleep, lay eggs and nest. Chicken coops can be simple structures or extravagant...

The Story Behind At first glance, the white crowned sparrow appears to be a plain, unimpressive bird. But, look closely and you'll find that this bird has remarkable markings on its head and bill...

The Story Behind Hopping along the way to spread Christmas cheer, this mom and her Joey are ready for Christmas. One of Santa s first stops is the home of kangaroos, Australia. Let s hope this little...

The Story Behind Bearded dragons are desert lizards that have become part of many families as wonderful pets. They are friendly reptiles who often wave their arms in a way that looks like they are...